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Guidance for sponsors of consumer reports on health care quality

Quality Measurement Resources

There are several resources on quality measurement that provide guidance on measures used in different health care settings. These resources also provide a way to track the current progress made in the field of quality measurement as it is a constantly evolving field. Refer to the Key Initiatives section to read more about initiatives that have contributed to understanding and improving the nation’s healthcare quality. Some of the key resources that provide information on measures are listed below.

• Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS)
• The Joint Commission
• National Quality Forum
• National Quality Measures Clearinghouse^TM
• Quality Measures Management Information System

Also in "Select Measures to Report"

• The Six Domains of Health Care Quality
• Types of Measures You Can Report
• Understanding Data Sources
• Selecting the Right Measures for Your Report
• Measures of Quality for Different Health Care Settings
• Quality Measurement Resources